Choosing A Pond Liner

The color and material of pond liner are really important and thus you must think over it very carefully. Prior to making a final decision, it would be beneficial, if you do a cost benefit analysis of ponder liner and spray pond liner. A great way to make this comparison is to ask several knowledgeable pond builders what their preferences are in pond lining. Many will tell you they dug their pond in the size and design they desired and covered the bottom of the hole with sand prior to placing the liner. They then searched for a pond liner in the color and size required by the pond and placed it on top of the sand. Many of these pond builders also regret that they did this. Although this does not cost much in the beginning, over the time of the pond this costs far more in terms of repairs and fixes.

Mother Nature can cause leaks and cracks in a pond liner whether it is made from rubber or vinyl. An ice or wind storm can do far more damage than neighborhood kids tossing stuff in the pond or the dog taking an occasional summer dip. Strong wind might tear off the branches of a close by tree and throw them into the pond. In many cases a tree limb can puncture the liner which causes it to leak. Locating the leak is a real headache, far more tough than finding a leak in a flat tire. Even if you find the leak and do your best to repair it, you can't be 100% sure that the fix will last for a long time.

What is the Correct Decision?

Although a spray pond liner is more expensive than a pond liner, it is also very durable and it gives you more than you pay for. Spray pond liners are actually quite superior to pond liners. Suppose you have made a pond with wonderful tiles in a wonderful shape. If you use a pond liner this beautiful design will be covered up by that. Spray pond liner on the other hand, can be sprayed on clear letting the design show through in all its glory. Furthermore, no matter how custom a shape you decided on for your pond, spray pond liner isn't dependent on the size of the pond like liners of rubber, vinyl or synthetics are. With all these advantages, another great advantage of spray pond liners is that they are eco-friendly and harmless for your fish and animals.

If a tile breaks, it is possible to spray the pond shield over the crack and repair the leak with little trouble. Make sure you do as instructed on the package and you will find this is a simple and fast way to fix a leak, and the repair will last considerably longer than a fix in the other types of liners.

It is obvious that spray pond liners are a lot more superior to pond liner. And you might already realize this because if you have been to a pond builder, it is the very same thing he would have told you.